Linux Systems Engineer

ATR, LLC

Springfield, Virginia

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$125,000–$145,000 Per Year

JOB TYPE

Full-time

SKILLS

Ansible, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentication, Automation, Bash Scripting, Best Practices, Business Operations, Capsules, Communication Skills, Computer Security, Configuration Management, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Disaster Recovery, Docker, Documentation, Ecosystems, Environmental Issues, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Genetics, Hardware Virtualization, Human-Computer Interaction, Hypervisors, Identify Issues, Internet Security, LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol), Linux Administration, Linux Operating System, Load Balancing, Machine Tool, Network Integration, OAuth, Operations Management, Prism, Problem Solving Skills, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Red Hat Linux Operating System, Reliability Engineering, Reporting Dashboards, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Single Sign-On (SSO), Software Engineering, Software Patches, System Architecture, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Engineering, Systems Reliability, Systems Scalability, Team Player, Top Secret Clearance, VMWare, Virtual Machine (VM), Virtualization, Windows PowerShell

LOCATION

Springfield, Virginia

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1 day ago

Linux Systems EngineerJob Location: Springfield, VA Compensation: $125,000 - $145,000 Eligibility/Clearance: Candidate must possess an active TS/SCI clearance and be willing to obtain a CI PolygraphJob Description: The Linux Systems Engineer is an active participant in SAFe and Scrum development teams and meetings. The systems engineer will be responsible for supporting the customer's enterprise environment.Role OverviewDesign, implement, and maintain enterprise Linux-based infrastructure in both on-premises and virtualized environments.Administer, maintain, and optimize Nutanix hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI), including AHV, Prism Central, and Prism Element, to support enterprise Linux workloads.Collaborate with infrastructure teams to provision, configure, and manage virtual machines, storage, networking, and cluster resources within Nutanix environments.Develop and maintain automation solutions using Ansible and scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python).Standardize system configuration, patching, and deployment processes through Infrastructure-as-Code practices.Administer and support Red Hat ecosystem tools, including Satellite and Capsule.Integrate and manage authentication and authorization mechanisms (e.g., OAuth, SSO, identity providers).Support the development of dashboards and observability solutions using tools such as Grafana and Zabbix.Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Linux systems and Nutanix infrastructure for performance, availability, and capacity.Troubleshoot complex system, virtualization, storage, networking, and integration issues across distributed environments.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve system reliability, scalability, security, and operational efficiency.Document system architecture, processes, automation workflows, and infrastructure standards.Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including automation maturity, platform modernization, and operational best practices.Requirements5+ years of experience administering and engineering Linux systems in enterprise environments, including experience supporting enterprise virtualization platforms such as Nutanix.Solid understanding of Linux system administration fundamentals (networking, storage, security, and OS internals).Strong expertise in configuration management and automation using Ansible.Proficiency in scripting (Bash, Python, or similar) for automation and tooling.Experience managing Red Hat-based environments (RHEL, Satellite, Capsule, or similar tools).Hands-on experience administering Nutanix HCI environments, including AHV, Prism Central, Prism Element, virtual machine lifecycle management, storage, networking, and cluster operations.Experience deploying, managing, and troubleshooting Linux virtual machines in Nutanix environments.Understanding of virtualization, hypervisor technologies, storage, and networking concepts.Experience troubleshooting complex infrastructure, virtualization, and performance issues.Experience implementing security best practices in Linux environments.Experience with monitoring and alerting systems.Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.Active TS/SCI clearance required and eligibility to obtain a CI Polygraph.PreferredExperience with Nutanix advanced capabilities such as Files, Objects, Flow, Calm, or Disaster Recovery.Experience with Nutanix automation using APIs, PowerShell, or Infrastructure-as-Code tools.Experience with load balancing devices such as HAProxy or F5.Familiarity with authentication and authorization concepts (e.g., OAuth, LDAP, SSO).Experience with observability and dashboarding tools such as Grafana and Zabbix.Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and integration with infrastructure automation.Experience with VMware-to-Nutanix migration or hybrid virtualization environments.Strong communication and documentation skills.Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related technical field (or equivalent experience). ATR is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) who will provide equal employment opportunity to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family structure, genetic information, or mental or physical disability.

Linux Systems Engineer

ATR, LLC

Springfield, Virginia

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